Tennessee Dark-Fired Cut Tobacco Stems from Japan
Cut stems from Tennessee dark-fired curing process, suitable for blending in premium chewing and pipe tobaccos. HTS 2401.30.25.35 applies to these regional fire-cured stems processed as refuse for non-cigarette end uses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include curing method certification from origin; track country-specific quotas (e.g
• 12,000 MT Malawi)
• Beware reclassification if stems exceed 50% leaf content